Gemma Creagh
@creagh.bsky.social
Writer/Filmmaker and lover of all things film, food & feminism. Film Ireland Associate Editor. Views are my own.
Last week on All Hallows’ Eve, Conveyance screened at the fantastic Bradford International Film Festival. I met some lovely, talented filmmakers & creatives, caught a few spooky shorts, and listened to really inspiring talks. Thanks so much to the festival team and Ardan!
November 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Last week on All Hallows’ Eve, Conveyance screened at the fantastic Bradford International Film Festival. I met some lovely, talented filmmakers & creatives, caught a few spooky shorts, and listened to really inspiring talks. Thanks so much to the festival team and Ardan!
This was one of the most enjoyable podcasts to date we got to record... great films on the sunny seaside of France... have a listen here!
In this podcast, we are delighted to partner with the Dinard Festival du Film Britannique & Irlandais, which held its 36th edition last month.
First, we chat with Dominique Green, Artistic Director of Dinard.
First, we chat with Dominique Green, Artistic Director of Dinard.
November 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This was one of the most enjoyable podcasts to date we got to record... great films on the sunny seaside of France... have a listen here!
What better way to get terrified than to sit with a bunch of strangers in the dark & watch the imagined horrors of fellow warped creative minds? It was LOVELY heading up north to do just that. Thank you to the gorgeous team at the Belfast International Horror Festival.
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What better way to get terrified than to sit with a bunch of strangers in the dark & watch the imagined horrors of fellow warped creative minds? It was LOVELY heading up north to do just that. Thank you to the gorgeous team at the Belfast International Horror Festival.
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
What better way to get terrified than to sit with a bunch of strangers in the dark & watch the imagined horrors of fellow warped minds? It was LOVELY heading up north to do that. Thank you to the fab team at Belfast International Horror Festival for screening Conveyance.x
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What better way to get terrified than to sit with a bunch of strangers in the dark & watch the imagined horrors of fellow warped minds? It was LOVELY heading up north to do that. Thank you to the fab team at Belfast International Horror Festival for screening Conveyance.x
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
bihf.co.uk/about-our-fe...
A massive thank you to Jax, Max &the lovely Drunken Film Fest, Bradford team for screening Conveyance in the Record Cafe last week. It was a deadly event, met some lovely film locals & learned lots about the brilliant work of the Yorkshire Film Archive!
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A massive thank you to Jax, Max &the lovely Drunken Film Fest, Bradford team for screening Conveyance in the Record Cafe last week. It was a deadly event, met some lovely film locals & learned lots about the brilliant work of the Yorkshire Film Archive!
Had a lovely chat with the very talented documentary filmmaker Myrid Carten about her powerful film, which screened at the gorgeous Dinard Festival du Film Britannique & Irlandais. Have a listen here!
In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to partner with the Dinard Festival du Film Britannique & Irlandais.
Filmmaker John Kelly joins us to discuss his award-winning animated short Retirement Plan, winner of the Jury & Audience Awards at SXSW & which screened at Dinard.
Filmmaker John Kelly joins us to discuss his award-winning animated short Retirement Plan, winner of the Jury & Audience Awards at SXSW & which screened at Dinard.
Podcast: John Kelly, Retirement Plan & Myrid Carten, A Want in Her
In this Film Ireland Podcast, in partnership with the Dinard British and Irish Film Festival, we chat with filmmaker John Kelly (Retirement Plan) and Myrid Carten (A Want in Her).
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October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Had a lovely chat with the very talented documentary filmmaker Myrid Carten about her powerful film, which screened at the gorgeous Dinard Festival du Film Britannique & Irlandais. Have a listen here!
Reposted by Gemma Creagh
Ciarán Donnelly, The Wheel of Time Director shares how he is touched by the fans’ response chatting with Des Doyle in this State of the Arts Podcast.
Supported by Film Ireland & Screen Ireland.
SOTA on instagram: www.instagram.com/sotapod/
Podcast: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...
Supported by Film Ireland & Screen Ireland.
SOTA on instagram: www.instagram.com/sotapod/
Podcast: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...
October 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Ciarán Donnelly, The Wheel of Time Director shares how he is touched by the fans’ response chatting with Des Doyle in this State of the Arts Podcast.
Supported by Film Ireland & Screen Ireland.
SOTA on instagram: www.instagram.com/sotapod/
Podcast: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...
Supported by Film Ireland & Screen Ireland.
SOTA on instagram: www.instagram.com/sotapod/
Podcast: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...
We all have elections on our mind... ESPECIALLY audience voting for at the Belfast International Horror Festival this spooky season. Belfastians, Conveyance needs your vote for First Blood AND Bloody Women on Monday 27th October...
bihf.co.uk/event/bihf-s...
bihf.co.uk/event/bihf-s...
October 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We all have elections on our mind... ESPECIALLY audience voting for at the Belfast International Horror Festival this spooky season. Belfastians, Conveyance needs your vote for First Blood AND Bloody Women on Monday 27th October...
bihf.co.uk/event/bihf-s...
bihf.co.uk/event/bihf-s...
In print!!! Check out this piece I wrote for the VFX Voice US Industry Magazine… Read the full article here: vfxvoice.com/green-screen...
October 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In print!!! Check out this piece I wrote for the VFX Voice US Industry Magazine… Read the full article here: vfxvoice.com/green-screen...
Next week, on 22nd October, join us for a few pints as Conveyance will be heading to Bradford for Drunken Film Fest - Bradford, West Yorkshire!
www.drunkenfilmfest.com/2025-bradfor...
Produced by Dromglen Productions & funded by dlr Arts Office, and supported by First Element & Culture Ireland!
www.drunkenfilmfest.com/2025-bradfor...
Produced by Dromglen Productions & funded by dlr Arts Office, and supported by First Element & Culture Ireland!
October 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Next week, on 22nd October, join us for a few pints as Conveyance will be heading to Bradford for Drunken Film Fest - Bradford, West Yorkshire!
www.drunkenfilmfest.com/2025-bradfor...
Produced by Dromglen Productions & funded by dlr Arts Office, and supported by First Element & Culture Ireland!
www.drunkenfilmfest.com/2025-bradfor...
Produced by Dromglen Productions & funded by dlr Arts Office, and supported by First Element & Culture Ireland!
I hope the lovely people of Sheridan, Wyoming enjoyed our 15 minutes of chips, charlatans and Reality TV loving ghosts. Conveyance just enjoyed a spooky screening at WYO Film Festival. I'll DEFINITELY be applying for with the next one... &thanks so much to the fabulous team for screening our film!
October 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I hope the lovely people of Sheridan, Wyoming enjoyed our 15 minutes of chips, charlatans and Reality TV loving ghosts. Conveyance just enjoyed a spooky screening at WYO Film Festival. I'll DEFINITELY be applying for with the next one... &thanks so much to the fabulous team for screening our film!
From soaps to streamers and everything in between... I really enjoyed our chat with Johnathan, have a listen back here!
In this podcast, we are delighted to partner with Words Across Europe to welcome Johnathan Young, Executive Producer at May One and former VP of Original Programming and Production at HBO Central Europe.
www.filmireland.net/podcast-john...
www.filmireland.net/podcast-john...
October 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
From soaps to streamers and everything in between... I really enjoyed our chat with Johnathan, have a listen back here!
What if your dream home became your worst nightmare? Conveyance is screening today at the wonderful Bournemouth International Film Festival, taking place on the 3rd & 4th of October. It’s in great company with such a strong line-up!
bournemouthfilmfest.co.uk
bournemouthfilmfest.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What if your dream home became your worst nightmare? Conveyance is screening today at the wonderful Bournemouth International Film Festival, taking place on the 3rd & 4th of October. It’s in great company with such a strong line-up!
bournemouthfilmfest.co.uk
bournemouthfilmfest.co.uk
In this issue of US industry magazine VFX voice, I write about the wonderful work being done here by local talent...have a read here. vfxvoice.com/green-screen...
October 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In this issue of US industry magazine VFX voice, I write about the wonderful work being done here by local talent...have a read here. vfxvoice.com/green-screen...
If you're in Mayo, head to the Clew Bay Film Festival in Mulranny Park Hotel where Conveyance is part of a gorgeous line up.
Enjoy these fabulous shorts in an atmospheric, intimate pop-up cinema space, followed by a Q&A.
This free event is open to all.
culturenight.ie/event/clew-b...
Enjoy these fabulous shorts in an atmospheric, intimate pop-up cinema space, followed by a Q&A.
This free event is open to all.
culturenight.ie/event/clew-b...
September 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you're in Mayo, head to the Clew Bay Film Festival in Mulranny Park Hotel where Conveyance is part of a gorgeous line up.
Enjoy these fabulous shorts in an atmospheric, intimate pop-up cinema space, followed by a Q&A.
This free event is open to all.
culturenight.ie/event/clew-b...
Enjoy these fabulous shorts in an atmospheric, intimate pop-up cinema space, followed by a Q&A.
This free event is open to all.
culturenight.ie/event/clew-b...
Anyone near Limerick looking for Culture Night plans? 🌙 I’m delighted to be chatting with filmmaker Ross Whitaker tonight at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West, about the gorgeous doc Birdsong he produced with director Kathleen Harris.
September 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Anyone near Limerick looking for Culture Night plans? 🌙 I’m delighted to be chatting with filmmaker Ross Whitaker tonight at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West, about the gorgeous doc Birdsong he produced with director Kathleen Harris.
Delighted to have a hometown screening of Conveyance at Finglas Film Festival - pop by on Culture Night (19th) for refreshments, chats with filmmakers and a brilliant line up. Doors open at 6:45pm in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
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www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
September 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Delighted to have a hometown screening of Conveyance at Finglas Film Festival - pop by on Culture Night (19th) for refreshments, chats with filmmakers and a brilliant line up. Doors open at 6:45pm in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
"Compelling...a quiet critique on the broken promises of the American dream." Have a read of my review of Daniel Minahan’s period drama 'On Swift Horses', in cinemas now! www.filmireland.net/review-on-sw...
Review: On Swift Horses
Gemma Creagh bets it all on Daniel Minahan’s period drama 'On Swift Horses'.
www.filmireland.net
September 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"Compelling...a quiet critique on the broken promises of the American dream." Have a read of my review of Daniel Minahan’s period drama 'On Swift Horses', in cinemas now! www.filmireland.net/review-on-sw...
Meathians... Navanites... some great films screening in an arts centre near you this weekend!
Meath Film Festival is this weekend & we are so excited, we've called them in for a podcast.
Listen here as shorts programmer & Film Ireland contributor Mick Jordan chats with director Steven Benedict about his film A Lady of Paris which screens at the festival.
www.filmireland.net/meath-film-f...
Listen here as shorts programmer & Film Ireland contributor Mick Jordan chats with director Steven Benedict about his film A Lady of Paris which screens at the festival.
www.filmireland.net/meath-film-f...
September 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Meathians... Navanites... some great films screening in an arts centre near you this weekend!
It was beyond fascinating to hear about how the logistics of the classification process works... have a listen back to our chat with Dr. Ciaran Kissane here.
In this Film Ireland podcast - which features no profanities and is suitable for all audiences - Gemma Creagh talks to Ciaran Kissane, Director of Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO).
This podcast has been made possible thanks to Screen Ireland.
www.filmireland.net/podcast-ciar...
This podcast has been made possible thanks to Screen Ireland.
www.filmireland.net/podcast-ciar...
September 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It was beyond fascinating to hear about how the logistics of the classification process works... have a listen back to our chat with Dr. Ciaran Kissane here.
Reposted by Gemma Creagh
See you Friday for the Finglas Film Festival, where creativity meets community.
Now in it's second year, the screening will take place on Culture Night, 19th September 2025 at 7pm, in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
Now in it's second year, the screening will take place on Culture Night, 19th September 2025 at 7pm, in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
September 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
See you Friday for the Finglas Film Festival, where creativity meets community.
Now in it's second year, the screening will take place on Culture Night, 19th September 2025 at 7pm, in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
Now in it's second year, the screening will take place on Culture Night, 19th September 2025 at 7pm, in Saint Canice's Church of Ireland, Glebe View, Finglas, D11 TW60.
www.instagram.com/finglasfilmf...
Alan O'Gorman's writing in Christy is warm, empathetic, funny & so well observed. He's a principled artist with a lot to say, so make sure to listen to our Film Ireland chat with him here, and then get to see this brilliant Cork film while it's still in cinemas!
www.filmireland.net/podcast-alan...
www.filmireland.net/podcast-alan...
September 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Alan O'Gorman's writing in Christy is warm, empathetic, funny & so well observed. He's a principled artist with a lot to say, so make sure to listen to our Film Ireland chat with him here, and then get to see this brilliant Cork film while it's still in cinemas!
www.filmireland.net/podcast-alan...
www.filmireland.net/podcast-alan...
If anyone’s planning to go to the cinema this weekend, make it your business to see Sanatorium. Fingers crossed it will represent us at the Oscars - and honestly, it’s just a truly gorgeous film. And cinematic.
I was singing its praises on Arena last week:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
I was singing its praises on Arena last week:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
September 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If anyone’s planning to go to the cinema this weekend, make it your business to see Sanatorium. Fingers crossed it will represent us at the Oscars - and honestly, it’s just a truly gorgeous film. And cinematic.
I was singing its praises on Arena last week:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
I was singing its praises on Arena last week:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
What are your Saturday plans? Conveyance is screening at the Bloomsday Film Festival in the Dublin Short Stories programme at 1pm - see you there! www.eventbrite.ie/e/bloomsday-...
Bloomsday Film Festival 2025: Dublin Short Stories
A diverse selection of short films (documentary, fiction, animation) exploring, celebrating, even lamenting, modern Dublin.
www.eventbrite.ie
June 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
What are your Saturday plans? Conveyance is screening at the Bloomsday Film Festival in the Dublin Short Stories programme at 1pm - see you there! www.eventbrite.ie/e/bloomsday-...
Talk about another era... In this article, I look back over some of the standout films of 1999.
"Society & technology looked very different. We were stockpiling for the Millennium Bug. Netflix was a barely known DVD subscription service..." Let's look back at 1999 on Film: 26 years on, Gemma Creagh gives her take on this classic era of film. filmireland.net/2025/05/29/a...
June 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Talk about another era... In this article, I look back over some of the standout films of 1999.